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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.15, 3,311.37 and 1,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.15, 3,311.37 and 1,405.20 is: 1,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.15 : 3,311.37 = 1,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.15/3,311.37 = 1,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.15x = 3,311.37 × 1,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.15x = 4,653,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,137.12/2,400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.69

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